Delta Force Xtreme 2
- June 18, 2009
- NovaLogic
- 61h median play time
Get on SteamDelta Force Xtreme 2 is a first-person shooter game that takes place in various locations around the world. The player is part of the Delta Force, a top-tier special operations unit, and must complete missions involving combat, reconnaissance, and rescue. With multiple difficulty levels and multiplayer options, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of the military FPS genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Delta Force Xtreme 2 offers a nostalgic FPS experience with a variety of weapons and vehicles, allowing for diverse gameplay.
- The game features an expansive single-player campaign with well-crafted missions, providing hours of entertainment for fans of military shooters.
- Despite some dated graphics, the straightforward gameplay and tactical options make for an enjoyable experience.
- The game is unplayable due to the requirement of logging into a defunct NovaLogic account, preventing access to both single-player and multiplayer modes.
- Many players report technical issues and errors that prevent them from launching the game, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- The multiplayer component is virtually inactive, and the game is considered abandonware, with no support or updates from the developers.
- story42 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Delta Force: Xtreme 2" is minimal, with a focus on straightforward gameplay rather than narrative depth. The game features two campaigns with a total of ten missions, which are often criticized for being repetitive and lacking engaging storytelling elements. While players can experiment with different approaches in missions, the overall experience is described as short and lacking in substantial narrative content, making it feel more like a series of multiplayer-style objectives than a cohesive campaign.
“The ten missions the game offers are at least engaging and well-crafted, making for a short but sweet gaming experience.”
“Notably, the game offers improved freedom in approaching various situations, allowing players to tackle missions differently.”
“Nevertheless, the single-player experience is still playable, featuring ten well-crafted and excellent missions.”
“The Delta Force game series has traditionally not prioritized storytelling, and this trend continues in Xtreme 2.”
“There is no story at all, just that you are a spec ops person.”
“The 'campaign' pales in comparison to the likes of Delta Force, and there are relatively few missions to play through.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Delta Force: Xtreme 2 is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and challenging missions, providing an enjoyable experience despite some dated graphics and AI issues. While it introduces subtle improvements like better weapon handling and vehicle access, it lacks significant innovation compared to its predecessor and is criticized for limited weapon choices and a poor cover system. Overall, it offers solid gameplay with good replayability, but falls short when compared to other titles in the genre.
“Despite some dated graphics and AI quirks, its straightforward gameplay and challenging missions make for an enjoyable experience.”
“Delta Force: Xtreme 2 is a solid choice for those seeking classic Delta Force gameplay with modern enhancements.”
“The core gameplay in Xtreme 2 closely resembles its predecessor, with improvements in weapon handling and an elevated demand for strategic thinking.”
“The game features very few new mechanics, gunplay feels slightly better, some graphical improvements (however not enough as the game still looks terrible for its time) and regenerating health instead of medkits.”
“The last mechanic should have been a game changer but the developers didn't seem to comprehend how it completely changes the way we play the game.”
“Gameplay is worse than the original Xtreme and is heavily dwarfed by Black Hawk Down and Joint Operations.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and lack significant improvements compared to previous titles. While some acknowledge minor enhancements in sound and visual quality, the consensus is that the graphics do not meet modern standards, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, players emphasize that gameplay and enjoyment remain the primary focus, often overshadowing graphical shortcomings.
“Xtreme 2 introduces noticeable improvements in graphics and sound quality, but it tends to fall back to the foundation of the original Xtreme game more than I'd like.”
“While it may not revolutionize the genre, the subtle improvements in gameplay, graphics, and technical stability over its predecessors make it a worthwhile addition to the Delta Force series.”
“This game is great, massive maps, loads of classes, weapons and transport; yet the Nova graphics engine is a bit dated but I've been playing Nova since Black Hawk Down came out all those years ago, worth a buy if it's on sale.”
“The game features very few new mechanics, gunplay feels slightly better, some graphical improvements (however not enough as the game still looks terrible for its time) and regenerating health instead of medkits.”
“There was little to no improvement made to the formula or the graphics in the 4 years since the first dfx.”
“The graphics were muddy and I was confused about how to play a shooter game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Replayability is somewhat limited after completing the game, but players can experiment with different strategies and approaches in missions, adding a layer of freedom. While the solid gameplay and custom content promise endless replayability, difficulties in account activation and a lack of online activities hinder the overall experience.
“The gameplay is solid and the custom content offers endless replayability.”
“While the replayability diminishes after completion, there's room for experimentation as players can try different approaches in each mission, enjoying a degree of freedom.”
“The gameplay is solid and the custom content offers endless replayability, but activating an account is nearly impossible, and once you're online, you won't find much to do.”
“While this may not significantly enhance replay value, the option to change strategies adds a welcome element to the experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance and no issues with slowdowns, stuttering, or lag. Overall, it offers superior stability compared to previous installments in the Delta Force series.
“I have newer games that run smoothly.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I've noticed a significant improvement in performance after the latest update, making the game much more enjoyable.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users feeling that it lacks value and innovation, leading to an overall negative perception of its financial model.
“Initially made as a cash grab and nothing more.”
“But otherwise, eh, outdated, shooting gallery, probably not enough, seems cash grabby.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of active multiplayer functionality, leading to a frustrating experience.
“Horrible, multiplayer is dead, buggy as hell.”
“The game crashes constantly, making it unplayable.”
“Frequent bugs and glitches ruin the overall experience.”
